Venice Unveils Controversy and Cinema | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Venice kicks off with star-studded red carpets and a fiery documentary about Elon Musk, where filmmaker Alex Gibney calls him a “confidence man” after uncovering his reliance on charm over invention. The festival also grapples with heavyweights: a six-hour Russian journalist doc, a Gaza-focused film, and growing calls to sever ties with Israeli institutions and fly the Palestinian flag. Award-watchers are buzzing over Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine,” Florian Zeller’s “Bunker,” and Danny Boyle’s tabloid thriller — even as Hollywood’s summer success makes Venice’s lineup feel more vital than ever. Yet, a glaring imbalance persists: only one woman-directed film in the main competition, despite female directors like Maggie Gyllenhaal leading juries and other sections spotlighting women’s voices. Still, Venice remains a powerhouse stage for cinema’s biggest stories — and fiercest debates.

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